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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 5Art. 2§ 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

§ 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

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§ 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

This law explains what the words “judgment,” “operator,” and “pest control operation” mean when they are used in pest‑control lawsuits.

Key Takeaways

  • •A “judgment” is any final court decision against someone in a pest‑control case.
  • •An “operator” is a licensed person who can put pest‑control chemicals into the air using an aircraft.
  • •A “pest control operation” is any time that operator applies pest‑control material.

Example

A licensed pest‑control company hires a pilot to spray insecticide over a field from a small airplane.

If a neighbor sues because the spray drifted onto their garden, the court will use these definitions to decide who is the “operator” and what counts as a “pest control operation,” and any final court decision in that case is called a “judgment.”

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§ 11931 Pest Control Judgment Definitions

As used in this article: (a) “Judgment” means a final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state, or of the United States, against a person as defendant upon a cause of action which arises out of any pest control operation. (b) “Operator” means any person that is required to be licensed pursuant to this division who is authorized to apply any pest control material or substance by dusting, spraying, or any other manner whereby such material or substance is applied through the medium of aircraft. (c) “Pest control operation” means the application of any pest control material or substance by an operator. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

JudgmentOperatorPest control operation

Related Statutes

  • § 11932 Judgment Satisfaction Threshold
  • § 11933 License Suspension For Unpaid Judgments
  • § 11934 License Suspension After Judgment
  • § 11935 Financial Responsibility Security
  • § 11936 Security Replenishment Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11931.
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